Have you ever been driving along and all of a sudden you were distracted by a billboard that you have never seen before? Well, this response is all too common among drivers on today’s roads and highways. A recent poll conducted by Privilege Insurance determined that 30% of drivers in […]
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Ambulance – The Life Saving Vehicle
An ambulance is a vehicle that is loaded with medical equipment. The ambulance transports the patients to the treatment centers, hospitals, and also special care is also administered to the patients while reaching for the hospital. Ambulances answer to medical-related emergencies, so they are fully equipped with sirens and warning […]
Why Not Own a Fuel Saving Hybrid Vehicle?
When my present vehicle was purchased some 5 years ago I thought it had everything. It is a Toyota Camry Altise and a big step up from my 30-year-old Datsun 200C, which, when purchased new in 1981, had all the latest equipment and was like a Rolls Royce to drive. […]
Hertz Car Rental Overview of the Company’s History, Vehicle Collection, Services, and Policies
If you want convenience and reliability with a vehicle on your next vacation or business trip, it’s a good idea to begin with Hertz. The company began in 1918 when it offered a few Model T Fords for rent. Today, Hertz car rental is a global leader in the travel […]
The Top Ten Reasons to Buy Your Next Used Vehicle From an Independent Dealer
Almost everyone owns a vehicle, and the stakes are higher than ever. You not only have your long-term credit rating at risk, in a car purchase, but you have maintenance, payments, and fuel costs as well. Used car prices have soared and the cost of maintenance, parts and service have […]
Classic Cars – The Ford Capri
In January 1969, a few months before man walked on the moon, Ford introduced the new Capri into Europe, in a bid to capitalise upon the massive success that the Capri’s American cousin the Mustang had enjoyed in the pony car and sports coupe market throughout the decade. When the […]
The Famous South-African Ghost of De Deur
The story of the “Walkerville Ghost” or more commonly known as the “De Deur” ghost has been around in our area for a few decades. As it happens due to being told by so many different people quite a few variations are known to exist and the details have become […]
Track Your Vehicle With GPS Trackers
GPS trackers are now worldwide available for different purposes. Earlier their major role was to support military tasks, performed by the armed forces of different nations. GPS or global positioning system is basically a satellite based navigational process that enables users to determine the specific location of target object. These […]
Kirby Vacuum Belt and Nozzle Changing
To change the belt on a post world war 2 Kirby vacuum, you have to deal with a sometimes confusing device called the belt lifter. You also have to deal with this when removing the nozzle to use the hose, carpet shampooer, or other attachment. To use another head(nozzle) or […]
Hybrid Vehicle Basics
Hybrid Vehicles are called as such because they use two or more conventional engines to power them. Commonly, the term “hybrid” refers to Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), which combine an electric engine and an internal combustion engine (ICE) to conserve fuel. An on-board computer determines how to utilize both engines […]